Although this is a plan that may not ever be used, having it in place is required. Thinking of using night vision goggles? Planning for refueling will be a bit more technical than caching for your motorcycle or bug-out truck, and nightfall will certainly come at the worst time as well during your flight out of an affected area. For many, if they make it out of the city, death will find them on foot, and only in a matter of hours or days. The Dream is that everyone is in the same location and ready to go when the balloon goes up. This is a widely overlooked transportation means for the Prepper, along with the Aircraft.

Stop buying cases of ammo and new guns, save your cash and buy a treadmill. October 4th, Website: The vehicles carry enough extra fuel and supplies to make the final mile drive to the retreat location. For many, if they make it out of the city, death will find them on foot, and only in a matter of hours or days. There are several types of aviators out there; the novice, private, commercial, airline transport and the military pilot. If funds dictate the purchase of small HAM hand held radios for each member, then by all means do so. If you happen to make the right call and it really is time to go, did you start soon enough? These should still detail driving around major cities but not smaller towns , as there is no reason to drive right back into a possible hot zone you have just left. Join over one million monthly readers and receive breaking news, strategies, ideas and commentary. Which rally points will be used? If the landing was successful, who will guard the plane while you barter for fuel? Supplies Your supplies will both hinder your movement and provide the means to keep moving. The Dream is that everyone is in the same location and ready to go when the balloon goes up. Planning for refueling will be a bit more technical than caching for your motorcycle or bug-out truck, and nightfall will certainly come at the worst time as well during your flight out of an affected area. These units require many fuel stops and landing near a freeway off ramp to get gas may bring undue attention. Maneuverable both on and off road with fantastic gas mileage, the only caveat is storage for gear and gas. Utilizing the same style of packs with markers or tags to identify one another can also be of benefit. One of the most overlooked, but expensive preps, is the Thermal Monocular. Planning this type of evac route may take days, maybe your entire vacation, twice, but not only would it be fun unless you have young children screaming in the back seat but will ensure you have a fighting chance. Again, the sooner one leaves the farther the final destination can be. The Myth says you can carry an pound pack and an M1a rifle with a full battle load from Florida to your retreat in Montana. Preferably a dual purpose so it can be quickly placed on a rifle for combat operations. Everyone must understand routes to the main jump off point as well as additional rally points if any area is compromised. The first route will be for an early bug-out, when the timing is perfect and all the roads will still be open, as mass panic has not ensued. The downside to these is their lack of an acceptable payload. This content has been contributed to SHTFplan by a third-party or has been republished with permission from the author.